Ivory Coast opens regional cybersecurity centre
The new facility, managed by US firm Cybastion, will train personnel and operate as a command centre.
Ivory Coast has inaugurated a new cybersecurity centre for West, Central, and East Africa, one week after hosting a national cyberattack exercise. The centre aims to bolster the nation's cybersecurity ambitions.
Managed by the American technology company Cybastion, the facility will serve as a training hub and an operations centre. This move confirms Ivory Coast's growing role in regional digital security.
The centre's establishment follows a national cyberattack drill. Cybastion's involvement highlights international partnerships in developing African cybersecurity capabilities.
Why it mattersIvory Coast is establishing itself as a regional hub for cybersecurity training and operations.